INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS • CONCERTS • FESTIVALS • PEDAGOGY

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Advancing Artistic Excellence. Shaping the Future of Music Education.

Joyeux Music International® (JMI) advances musical excellence through its flagship annual JMI International Piano Competition, the Chopin and Beethoven Piano Competitions, SHINE! Concerto Festival, its orchestra Joyeux Sinfonietta, and international festivals, masterclasses and artistic collaborations.

Its specialised educational division, Joyeux Music Pedagogy Academy® (JMPA), champions advanced music pedagogy, professional teacher training and educational leadership.

Two Distinct Identities. One Vision of Excellence.

JMI® and JMPA® — Registered Trademarks in Singapore since 8 October 2026. Founded and artistically directed by Josephine Koh

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Two Concerts. One Extraordinary Evening.

Join Joyeux Music International for an inspiring evening of music, celebrating the achievements of outstanding young musicians and the artistry of dedicated music educators.

GALA WINNERS’ CONCERT

5.30 PM | Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Next Generation

Witness the remarkable talents of prize winners from the Joyeux Music International Piano Competition 2026, featuring outstanding performers from as young as six years old to professional-level musicians.

Thursday, 26 November 2026

The Arts House, Chamber

Tickets: S$20 per person, per concert

Selected prize winners from the Examination, Free Programme, Chamber Music and Duet/Duo categories will take the stage, presenting a vibrant celebration of musical achievement across different ages, levels and performance disciplines.

From promising young pianists taking their early steps on the concert stage to highly accomplished performers, this concert celebrates the dedication, artistry and musical aspirations of the next generation.

JMI PEDAGOGY FESTIVAL CONCERT

7.30 PM | When Educators Become Performing Artists

Music teachers are not only educators — they are musicians whose own artistic journeys continue to evolve.

The Pedagogy Festival Concert brings together teachers undertaking the ARSM and LRSM Teaching Diploma programmes at Joyeux Music Pedagogy Academy, presenting an engaging programme of solo, duo and chamber ensemble performances.

Under the artistic guidance and training of Artistic Director Josephine Koh and Professor of Strings Lynette Lim, these educators have been developing their performance skills, ensemble musicianship and artistic expression in preparation for the concert stage.

Beyond the teaching studio, these teachers demonstrate the very musical values they seek to nurture in their own students: artistic excellence, collaboration, musical sensitivity and lifelong professional growth.

More than a concert, this is a celebration of educators who continue to learn, perform and lead by example.

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the performing artistry of music educators.

JMI Concert Ticket Booking 2026

17, 18 & 19 November, 2.30pm to 6.30pm

A celebration of musical excellence, bringing together aspiring pianists and string musicians from young talents to professional levels. The JMI Competition provides a distinguished platform for artistic achievement, professional adjudication, and musical growth.

JMI Piano Competition Schedule and Other Information

24 & 25 November 9am to 5pm

Two inspiring days of professional development, bringing music educators together to rethink, refresh, and elevate their teaching. Through expert lectures, practical insights, and artistic collaboration, the JMI Pedagogy Festival inspires excellence in music education. Always staying current, alway progressing.

JMI Pedagogy Festival 2026 Training for Music Teachers of Tomorrow
Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven with gray hair, wearing a dark coat and red scarf, holding a paintbrush and palette

Following the Singapore editions of the Beethoven International Piano Competition in 2022 and 2024, the 3rd Beethoven International Piano Competition will return in April 2027 as the centrepiece of a wider programme of performances, masterclasses, educational activities and musical exploration.

The Bicentenary Festival will celebrate Beethoven across the breadth of his musical output, extending beyond the solo piano repertoire to include piano music, chamber music, ensemble performances and selected concerto repertoire, bringing together performers of different ages and backgrounds in a shared exploration of Beethoven’s extraordinary musical world.

Through competition, performance, collaboration and education, the Festival will offer audiences and musicians opportunities to experience Beethoven from many perspectives — from the intimacy of the solo sonata and chamber repertoire to the scale and drama of his larger works.

The 2027 celebrations will culminate in a special Beethoven Bicentenary Concert in June 2027, presenting a broad musical programme and bringing together performers, teachers and musicians in celebration of Beethoven’s continuing influence two centuries after his death.

Further details of the Competition, Festival programme, masterclasses, performances, participating artists and Bicentenary Concert will be announced progressively.

A year of Beethoven. A celebration of performance, collaboration and musical discovery.

3rd Beethoven International Piano Competition & Bicentenary Festival 2027

Celebrating Beethoven 200 Years On

Joyeux Music International will commemorate the bicentenary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s death with an expanded Beethoven International Piano Competition & Bicentenary Festival — a major celebration of the music, artistry and enduring legacy of one of the most influential composers in Western music.

Rules & Regulations 2027
Beethoven Competition 2024
Beethoven Competition 2022

OUR RECENT EVENTS

Major artistic initiatives include the recurrent competitions — the Chopin International Piano Competition (April 2026), Beethoven International Piano Competition  (April 2027), and the Joyeux Music International Piano Competition (held annually in September) — alongside flagship artistic events —  Mozart International Festival (June 2025) and SHINE! Concerto in Perspective (June 2026). More information below this page.

Joyeux Sinfonietta, the resident orchestra conducted and directed by Josephine Koh, focuses on orchestral collaboration with soloists and young artists. The orchestra performs regularly in SHINE! Concerto in Perspective, as well as in other concerto initiatives and chamber orchestra projects presented by the organisation.

This latest event was held on 24 June 2026 at the Victoria Concert Hall.    The concert was graced by special guests, with the support of the Embassy of Poland and representatives from various organizations and institutions.   The next SHINE event will be held in 2028.

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Orchestra performing on stage with a woman standing in front, holding a microphone, next to a grand piano.
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Orchestra performing on stage with musicians and audience clapping.
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Orchestra group on stage with conductor and soloists holding flowers after a performance.
Poster advertising the 2nd Chopin International Piano Competition (Singapore Edition) 2026, featuring a young man playing the piano and details about event dates, masterclasses, cash prizes, and registration dates.

2nd Chopin International Piano Competition 2026 (Singapore Edition)

The LIVE competition has been concluded. The event was held on 7 and 8 April at Yamaha Music Salon, Thomson Plaza.

Results of the Chopin International ​Piano Competition 2026

Prize winner Ethan Xuan (Advanced) and Foo Ming En (Intermediate) were awarded the performance prize and featured at Victoria Concert Hall at the Shine! event on 24 June.  

JOYEUX MUSIC PEDAGOGY ACADEMY™

As an ABRSM Authorised Diploma Training Center, Joyeux Music Pedagogy Academy™ (JMPA) serves as the teacher-training division of the organisation. The academy provides structured mentorship for music educators preparing for the internationally recognised ABRSM Teaching Diplomas — ARSM and LRSM in Music Teaching. The programme is currently offered to piano and violin teachers . The next Pedagogy courses intake for Piano, Violin and Instrumental teachers is now open for application. The course will start in March 2027.

ARSM & LRSM in INSTRUMENTAL TEACHING - PIANO &VIOLIN
ARSM & LRSM in TEACHING - MUSIC EDUCATORS' PROGRAMME (All Other Instruments)
ABRSM Authorised Diploma Teaching Centre (Singapore)​— appointed 17 Nov 2025.”
ABRSM Authorised Diploma Teaching Centre (Singapore)​— appointed 17 Nov 2025.”
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Joyeux Music Pedagogy Academy supports professional music teachers seeking structured mentorship towards internationally recognised ABRSM teaching diplomas. 

For more information and a copy of our latest Prospectus, kindly provide us with your details:

FLASHBACKS

RESULTS OF 5th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2025
Group of children on stage holding certificates and medals at the Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2025, with a large screen behind them displaying event details and sponsor logos.

The Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2025 concluded with a spectacular Gala Prize Winners’ Concert on 14 September at the Alliance Française Theatre. Jury members present include: EunYoung Lee, Christine Octaviani and Dr Jipson Quah.  

The evening was marked by innovation and artistry, featuring personalized screen presentations for every pianist. The Yamaha D7 grand piano, generously provided by Yamaha Music, took centre stage both as a solo instrument and in ensemble collaborations.
Presented by Josephine Koh, the concert showcased a seamless production with video works by Maggiore Productions and photography by Mount Studio. Adding to its international flair, the stage welcomed outstanding foreign performers: vocalist Alice Cahya Putri, pianists Belinda, Digna, and Ayanna Madeline who travelled from Indonesia, and Ng Joe Hynn, Gold Medalist and Liszt Award winner, who came from Malaysia.

The standard of performance was exceptionally high, with two pianists who have qualified into the National Piano and Violin Competition 2025. Each soloist offered a distinctive interpretation.  While Alice captivated the audience with her powerful vocal renditions, the performance of Schubert’s Fantasie in F minor by Belinda and Digna was particularly moving, matched by the vibrant spirit of the young piano chamber group, whose string players incorporated subtle choreography into their performance.

The audience responded with warm enthusiasm throughout the evening, culminating in a celebratory prize-giving ceremony that brought the festival to a memorable close.

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Two women sit at a grand piano performing on stage, with a colorful floral background projection and a display of trophies on a table nearby.
Young girl in a dark blue dress playing the piano on stage, with a screen behind her displaying her name, Peh Xin Yue Averie, and the words 'Burger: La Tarte.'
A young boy is playing a grand piano on stage in front of a large colorful screen displaying information about a music competition and animated characters. The screen has text about Xue Kaiye, Julian Nott, and other topics, with cartoon characters and a photo of a boy smiling.

PIANO MASTERCLASS with Dr ADOLFO VIDAL - 7th August 2025

Schedule of a music masterclass program with times and names of performers, including Evelyn Goh and Lauren Quah, along with break and dinner timings.

GALA WINNERS' CONCERT:  JOYEUX MUSIC INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR PIANISTS 2024

  • Image promoting the 4th International Competition for Pianists 2024, featuring a young boy with glasses, and details of his performance including Eldrick Jose Karuntu, playing 'Clementi: Vivace' and Yoshinao Nakada's 'The Song of Twilight,' with a sunset over a lake in the background.

  • A promotional poster for a music competition featuring a young girl with glasses in a forest background with sunlight streaming through trees, text in the upper right corner about the 4th International Music Competition for Pianists 2024, and text at the bottom identifying the girl as Averie Peh Xin Yue and referencing the piece Florence B. Price: A Morning Sunbeam.

  • A jungle scene with a young girl smiling and a T-Rex dinosaur. Text indicates a music competition, featuring Melody Seah Cheng Pei, with a quote about running away from a T-Rex.

  • Poster for the 4th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024, featuring a painting of a woman with red hair playing a Spanish guitar, and a photograph of a young girl smiling with long dark hair.

  • A young boy with short black hair smiling in a white shirt with a black bow tie, and a man wearing traditional colorful clothing and a turban playing a wooden pipe or flute, with a quote saying 'I hope everyone will enjoy the music when I play' and text mentioning an international music competition for pianists, featuring Wong Yong Xi.

  • A decorative, vintage red piano with floral patterns, situated outdoors on a stone patio with fallen leaves nearby, accompanied by a black cushioned stool. The image includes event details and a photo of a smiling young girl with black hair, along with a quote about enjoying music.

  • A smiling young girl with black braids and a white shirt, holding a black object, emerging from an open blue book with glowing lights in the background. The image features text about the 4th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024, with details about Lim Xuan Qing and a quote that says, "I like music as the memory of the heart; it stays with you always, even in the darkest times."

  • Poster for the 4th Joveux Music International Piano Competition 2024 featuring a young boy with glasses and a bowtie, a tropical beach scene with lit tables and chairs, and event information including the name Antonio Ceferino Enriquez and a quote about music's joy.

  • Cover of a jazz music collection titled 'Jazz Preludes', featuring images of musicians playing instruments and a smiling girl named Hannah Chan. The cover also mentions Christopher Norton and a music competition.

  • Poster for the 4th Joveux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024 featuring Levinne Quah, showcasing a puppet show with two puppets on stage, and a photo of Levinne Quah in a red top wearing glasses.

  • A ballet performance with a male and female dancer on stage, and a poster for a music competition featuring a young girl wearing Minnie Mouse ears headband.

  • Promotional poster for the 4th Juveux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024 featuring Austin Pang and Ashley Pang, with a background of a singer in theatrical costume and two children in a floral frame.

  • A promotional collage for a music competition featuring a scenic coastal view of Mallorca, Spain, with blue waters, rocky shorelines, and luxury villas. Includes a quote about a Spanish boat song, and displays a young boy named Lam Kai Fung wearing a light blue bow tie. The competition is the 4th International Piano Competition, organized by Joveux Music.

  • A promotional poster for a music competition features a hummingbird hovering near a tree branch against a light blue background. The poster includes quotes about musicality and interpretation, a banner for the 4th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024, and a photograph of Mirelle Quah with her piece titled 'Glinka/Balakirev: The Lark'.

  • Event poster for the 4th Joveux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024 featuring performer Barry Zhang. The poster includes images of a pianist at the piano, handwritten music notes, a quote from Beethoven, a photo of Beethoven, and a portrait of Barry Zhang.

  • Image featuring two women and a man in a room, a promotional poster for a music competition, with a photo of Brendon Lee, and a promotional image for Chopin's 'Desire for Love' featuring a man and woman in close-up. Text includes '4th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024,' details about Brendon Lee and Chopin's 'Ballade in G minor, Op. 23,' and a quote about connecting emotionally with the audience through Chopin's music.

  • An event poster for a classical music competition featuring classical composers and pieces, including Beethoven's 'Tempest' Sonata and Scriabin's Étude Op. 8 No. 12. The poster highlights pianist Xavier Sheng and includes images of a man in a tuxedo, a woman with dark curly hair, and a smiling young man.

  • Collage of three images: a watercolor illustration of a whimsical, fantasy-style house with stairs and towers, a portrait of a young man named Tyler Yu with a background of text about an international music competition, and a stage performance of dancers in traditional costumes with colorful lighting.

  • Conference banner for the 4th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024, featuring judges and professors Josephine Koh, Christine Octavianti, Shawn Moh, and EunYoung Lee, with a sunset background.

  • A promotional poster for the 4th Joyeux Music International Competition for Pianists 2024, featuring logos and sponsors including Yamaha, Alliance Française Singapore, Maggiore Productions, and others.

  • Multiple music trophies, medals, and awards displayed on a black table, likely for a music competition.

  • A young girl in a white dress stands on stage near a black grand piano, with a large screen behind her displaying colorful graphics and text.

  • A young boy playing a grand piano on stage, with stage lights and a microphone nearby.

  • A man in a suit playing a Yamaha grand piano on stage.

  • A young boy receiving a certificate and medal from a man during an award ceremony on stage. Two women, one holding a plaque, are also present on stage. A table behind them displays trophies and awards. A large screen in the background displays the event logo and text about prize giving.

  • People on stage during an award ceremony, with a large screen in the background displaying event details. One young girl in a white dress is receiving an award from a man, while others observe, and a grand piano is on the right.

  • Group of children and adults on stage at a music competition award ceremony, holding certificates and trophies, with a large screen in background displaying event details.